Comments on: If this is ultimately going to be OK, why do I keep bursting into tears?

By: m0mmacat

m0mmacat — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:29:09 +0000

yep, it took me this long to come and read it
yep, I cried
but most of all, yep, we love you too. SO HARD!
we will keep in touch. for my own sanity, and for your influence on little K.

this is a new beginning.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:13:17 +0000

Yeah! Yeah! What Jacquie said!

By: Verna

Verna — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:55:54 +0000

I’m so grateful for Hanks because my new passion for knitting would not have come about otherwise and my life is profoundly changed. I’m enjoying a new level of contentment, adventure and community that was truly needed. Your store provided something very valuable and I’m encouraged that the relationships will continue.

We’re taking Gigi to Clearwater today for camp and this otherwise boring drive will be transformed while I stitch and listen to some of my favorite knitting podcasters. I have entered a new world and it is so FUN!
Hugs to you, Sharon and Ginger,
Verna

By: Joe Haldeman

Joe Haldeman — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:50:49 +0000

A bitter pill for you, Lore. Or a slow tsunami. Fucking disaster, whatever.

For some reason I thought of this Stephen Crane poem:

“In the desert
I saw a creature, naked, bestial,
Who, squatting upon the ground,
Held his heart in his hands,
And ate of it.
I said: “Is it good, friend?”
“It is bitter-bitter,” he answered;
“But I like it
Because it is bitter,
And because it is my heart.”

E-e-ew. I hope Tim won’t be barbecuing any organ meats tonight.

See you at the birthday bash!

Love, Unca Joe

By: Katherine

Katherine — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:03:48 +0000

Right back at you my friend – we all love you guys HARD too. I remain in awe of you, Sharon, and Ginger for taking the boldest and most beautiful step of creating your dream job. You are all strong and impressive creatures and I have faith beyond words that you will put your all in to making Hank’s Online a success. We’re all here standing with you, beside you, and behind you.

By: Jacquie

Jacquie — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:16:48 +0000

I think it’s only failure when you want to do something but you don’t actually try, as opposed to trying and having circumstances work against you. Don’t give yourself such a hard time!

You are awesome and even thought the unknown totally bites ass you will succeed with bells on, my friend!

By: Jalama

Jalama — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:30:19 +0000

OK, I know everyone is saying it’s going to be alright, there’s a new opportunity, another day, blah, blah. All of which is true. But right now I’m gonna say it out loud. I’m sad. I”M REALLY, REALLY SAD! I can’t say how much being a part of Hank’s meant to me. I remember when I first started to get comfortable coming there (and you don”t know how much of a challenge that was for me) I knew this was one of those golden Gainesville moments. Thank you for helping me get my creative mojo going again. I’m going to let myself grieve for a time and then be ready to go from there. Be strong.

By: Stefani

Stefani — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:36:07 +0000

I’ll buy everything I can from you guys online. Also, my school schedule through fall has lots of free time built in, so I will be happy to get you out of the house for beer or ice cream anytime you like. *hug*

You are NOT a failure. You did everything right. It’s not your fault — or your partners’ — for the economy sucking great big donkey balls.

I will miss the store, yes. But what made the store so wonderful for me was getting to see you and Sharon whenever I wanted. As long as I still get time with you guys in the future, I’ll be happy. *more hugs*

By: lara

lara — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:56:10 +0000

Will send mapley goodness.
xo

By: Angelique

Angelique — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:55:23 +0000

And just when I didn’t think I could cry any more! You are awesome Lorena and you will always be awesome!